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Clockwise General News — President Trump announced U. negotiators will head to Pakistan Monday for talks with Iran to extend a ceasefire. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. The fragile truce is jeopardized by Iran's continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, countered by the U.

Clockwise General News — The standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated dramatically, with Iran doubling down on its decision to keep the vital waterway closed amidst a continuing U. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern.

Clockwise General News — Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has re-closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, attacking commercial vessels and halting traffic. This significant escalation comes amid ongoing tensions with the United States. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. The IRGC Navy declared no vessel of any type or nationality is permitted passage through the strait, a reversal of an earlier statement. Maritime tracking data confirms traffic has virtually ceased in the critical waterway.

Clockwise Business News — Global oil prices plummeted over ten percent overnight. This is Clockwise business news, 7 PM Eastern. The sharp drop follows the cautious reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Years of disruption from the US-Israeli war against Iran caused significant economic strain. World leaders are welcoming the de-escalation, hoping this development will ease global supply chain pressures.

Clockwise Politics News — President Trump just signed a bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30, averting an immediate lapse. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The last-minute legislative action by the President follows Senate approval on Friday. Critics continue to push for significant reforms to protect Americans' privacy rights. In another executive move, President Trump ordered expedited review of certain psychedelic drugs for medical use.

Clockwise General News — Iran has abruptly reversed its recent reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil flow and dramatically escalating tensions with the United States. This decision directly follows President Trump's insistence on maintaining a naval blockade. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. The standoff over this geopolitically vital waterway intensified further today, with reports of Iran firing upon commercial ships attempting passage. Such aggressive actions risk deepening an already precarious global energy crisis and could ignite renewed conflict.

Clockwise General News — Iran has abruptly reimposed restrictions on the vital Strait of Hormuz, just one day after President Trump declared the waterway "completely open. " This action significantly escalates tensions with the United States over the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. Moving on to market reactions, global stock markets saw a temporary surge and oil prices experienced a dip following Iran's initial announcement to open the Strait. This reflects a fragile market optimism, despite underlying concerns about the broader economic impact of the Iran war.

Clockwise General News — Congress has just approved a 10-day extension of federal surveillance powers, narrowly avoiding expiration. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. Both the Senate and House passed the short-term measure for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act on Friday. This averts an immediate lapse in the controversial program. The extension defers a critical debate on national security needs versus civil liberties.

Clockwise Business News — A significant easing of Middle East tensions has sent oil prices plummeting, with Brent crude falling over 10% today. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" for commercial shipping, signaling a major de-escalation in the region. This news immediately impacted global energy markets. The re-opening of the critical waterway for oil tankers has dramatically shifted supply expectations, pushing Brent crude to below $89 a barrel.

Clockwise Politics News — The Senate has approved a short-term renewal of a controversial US surveillance program, averting its expiration. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The measure extends the authority until April 30, following a chaotic, post-midnight scramble in the House to pass it. The program grants spy agencies broad data collection powers. In Arizona, Maricopa County's top election official will receive increased authority over local elections.